82nd Annual Drama League Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, NYC
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When: Friday, May 20, 2016 @ 11:30AM
Hot Spot: Marriott Marquis Times Square, NYC
Deets: First awarded in 1922 and formalized in 1935, The Drama League Awards are the oldest theatrical honors in America. They are the only major theatrical awards chosen by the ENTIRE theatre community – specifically, by the thousands of Drama League members nationwide who attend Broadway and off-Broadway productions. The membership includes award-winning actors, designers, directors, playwrights, producers, industry veterans, critics and dedicated audiences from across the nation.
At the height of the theatrical season each May, The Drama League Awards are presented in a star-studded luncheon ceremony. Lauded as “a wonderful, notoriously swanky affair” by Playbilland as “the best party on Broadway” by John Lithgow, the Awards Luncheon is considered by many to be the most intimate and friendly event of the awards season.
The Drama League recently announced the 2016 recipients for Distinguished Contributions and Achievements in the Theatre, as follows: Deaf West Theatre (David J. Kurs, Artistic Director) will receive the Unique Contribution to the Theater Award; Tony®, Grammy®, and Pulitzer Prize winner Sheldon Harnick will receive the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theater Award; and Olivier® Award winner Ivo van Hove will receive The Founders Award for Excellence in Directing.
The Drama League presents five competitive awards: Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the Distinguished Performance Award. For a list of previous winners, click here.
National Life Group is the proud Centennial Season Sponsor of The Drama League. The Drama League Awards Sponsors include MAC Cosmetics, the Official Make-Up Partner of The Drama League. We gratefully thank them for their support.
Who You May Spot: Megan Hilty, Zachary Levi, Presenters, Winners
Hint For The Average Socialite: You can purchase tables and tickets here.
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